韩国央行官员：在早前获提名的行长发表言论后，韩元汇率出现快速下跌。

China’s energy and chemical futures declined broadly, led by low-sulfur fuel oil down more than 7%, while LPG and plastics fell over 5%. Fuel oil, methanol, polypropylene, PVC and propylene dropped more than 4%, with SC crude, benzene and PX down over 3%. Ethylene glycol, PTA, soda ash and polyester fiber also fell more than 2%.

Iran is preparing legislation to charge ships for “secure passage” through the Strait of Hormuz, according to state-aligned media, formalizing oversight of the key shipping corridor. Lawmakers aim to finalize the bill within days. The move comes as traffic through the strait has largely stalled amid the conflict with the US and Israel, disrupting global energy flows. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned vessels tied to US and Israeli allies would be barred, reinforcing threats that the waterway is effectively closed.